An exceptional Lisbon Half Marathon for the 60th anniversary of the 25 de Abril Bridge
There are few places in the world where runners get the opportunity to cross a suspension bridge more than 70 meters above the water, with the Tagus stretching into the horizon and Lisbon ahead. In Lisbon, this unique experience takes place on the 25 de Abril Bridge, operated by VINCI Highways and its partner Mota-Engil under the Lusoponte concession.
Each year, the Lisbon Half Marathon transforms the 25 de Abril Bridge into a course of achievement and celebration, bringing together thousands of runners in one of the city’s most iconic settings. More than 30,000 participants gathered this year to cross the Tagus, taking part in both the half marathon and the 10 km race, in a morning filled with energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. For a few hours, the bridge changed rhythm. The usual flow of vehicles gave way to the sound of footsteps and the collective emotion of runners experiencing one of Lisbon’s most remarkable routes.
This edition held particular significance as it marked the 60th anniversary of the 25 de Abril Bridge. To celebrate this milestone, Lusoponte displayed a banner across the deck with a simple yet powerful message: “Lusoponte bringing shores together”. This message embodies the core mission of the infrastructure: ensuring mobility between the two banks of the Tagus while also reflecting Lusoponte’s commitment to foster economic and social connections across Lisbon.
This landmark event in Lisbon perfectly illustrates VINCI Highways’ commitment to mobilizing its most iconic infrastructure in support of meaningful collective experiences and public life, from hosting the Olympic flame relay on the Rio–Antirrio Bridge in Greece to welcoming the Terry Fox charity marathon on the Confederation Bridge in Canada.
